About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Technical Accounting function within the Financial Services department and Capital Accounting Team.
The successful candidate will have ability to organise & priorities task assigned and will demonstrate passionate and hardworking attitude.
Working Hours:Monday to Friday9.00am to 5.00pmHybrid Working
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Main duties of the job
Balance sheet control Accounts Rec/ ReviewCapital AccountingVAT & CIS Tax ReturnsAudit QueriesAssist in Monthly PFR ReturnsYearend working papersAdvanced Excell Skills
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Technical Accounting function within the Financial Services department, covering all procedures, policies and tasks relating to provisions, VAT, tax requirements and pensions which require the post holder to have effective communication skills when providing specialist advice and preparing accurate information and analysis to senior managers and various service users within the Trust and when dealing with external bodies such as the NHS Litigation Authority, H.M. Revenue & Customs and the NHS Business Authority The post holder will be required to assist in the completion of the Trusts statutory accounts, annual report and the monthly PFR returns.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Qualified CCAB (Accounting qualification) or knowledge and experience equivalent to post registration/graduate degree Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Knowledge Essential
Specialist knowledge (Provisions and VAT) Evidence of on-going training and development through attendance at external courses, gaining suitable accreditation. Sound understanding of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS). Sound understanding of the Manual for Accounts.
Experience Essential
NHS experience Financial Accounting experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)